The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-08

increase in the state for the year will be
between eighteen and twenty millions.
The governor yesterday received the
petition of the Greer county settlers,
asking that an extra session
of the legislature be called
to put the lands of that county on
not think the exegencles of the case re-
quire called session, and doubts, if one
was called, the point desired would be
gained. He thinks the would-be home
steaders In Greer county should lease
their lands until the next Legislature
meets. Thew are, under the present law
given preference as actual settlers, and by
leasing at four cents an acre now would
really save about six cents an acre per
annum, the difference between the lease
price and interest on the purchase price.
heEovernor is inclined to the belief that
the next legislature will have to and will
make some dis position of this question.
The governor favors putting these lands
on the market for sale to actual
settlers, butwants the legislature to author
ize it, which he thinks they will do at
their next session.
The governor has refused to grant the
requisition in the Hancock case.
Recommendations are coming in quite
freely for various and sundry applicants
and aspirants for positions upon the
commission of arbitration and award.
The acknowledgement has received the
following invitation and circular letter,
military of the state.
CHICAGO, August 80, 1887.
Brigader General W. H. King, Adjutant General
of Texas, Austin Texas
General Realizing very fully the
prominence of Texas troops in all matters
of drill, discipline, and soldierly qualities
and recalling their noted and numerous
triumphs on such fields, beg to call your
very special attention to the enclosed let
ter, as we'll as to the various prize lists,
rules, etc, herewith.
You will note, General, that this is the
first really international encampment;
troops from at least four European couu-
tries being already pledged to us. There
fore, we are especially anxious to have
some Of your Texas prize winners here
and if the distance prevents any larger
representation, we hope for at least one
Vi your &EcdU alu WO eboO hOPO
sincerely that you may find it possible to
be here in person to see them in contrast
to their eastern and western comrades.
I am instructed by the management,
General, to say that anything we can do
to aid the very lowest possible rates of
transL ortatiOn and expense while here,
will be done by us; and personally, l
would impress upon you, that the memory
of the Texas troops left with me, from the
Mobile and Washington drills, where they
did so well, makes me most anxious to see
them on this field.
am, General, with high respect,
Your obedient servant,
L. G. DE LEON,
Military Secretary.
CHICAGO, August IS, 1887.
Sir-Circulars and prize list of the
international military encampment have
already been mailed to you, indicating
that it will be the greatest and most com
prehensive military event that has taken
place on this continent.
Competing and visiting commands
Chose drilling for prizes, and those only
taking part in the encampment, parades,
reviews and sham battles) should arrive
on the first of October, or not later than
the Sd, and remain until October 10; ex-
cept in such special cases az may be def
nitely arranged for at time of entry.
Everything now points to the most
brilliant success, for proof of which your
attention is called to following facts
The secretary of war has directed full
representation to be present from the
Regular Army of the United States; cav
airy and artillery, with horses, and full
battalion of infantry.
The secretary of the navy has ordered
the man of war Michigan to report at
Chicago October 1. A detachment of
United States marines, and the famous
Marine band, of Washington, are ex-
pected.
Representatives from the National
Guards-infantry, cavalry, artillery, ma
chine guns, Zouaves and cadet5-will
come in vast numbers from all parts of
the United States.
A company of Laguna Indian cavalry
and a company of Native Mexican cav
airy from LasCruces, with horses, will
take part; both are exceedingly expert in
drill, by bugle, and entirely novel and
interesting.
large representation of troops from
foreign countries is already assured, and
will certainly be present.
The musical organizations will be the
largest ever assembled. Bands, drum and
fife corps, aggregating 800 members,
have already formally entered, which
number will be increased to 1000.
The prizes for competitive drills, band
and drum corps contests, and target prac-
tice, aggregating $4,000, are the largest
yet offered.
1t is important to know, at the earliest
moment, your intention as to entering;
and your prompt reply is desired, on
blank form enclosed. Ia case prize-lists,
circulars and blanks have not already
reached you, duplicates--as well as any
further information-will be promptly
mailed upon application. Very respect
fully, "A. s. BENTLEY,
General Manager.
From Tuesdays Daily
Following charters were filed in office of
secretary of state: Waxahachie Street
Railway company % capital, $4,000. In
corporators: Messrs. Dunlap, White,
Strickland, Williams, Anderson, Lewis,
Phillips, Manuel and Templeton.
The Baptist church of Galveston.
The Gainesville Water company; amend
ment increasing capital stock from $1o,-
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